Evan and Pat talk about recent holiday hockey tournaments, including detailed analyses of the Boys and Girls Prep tournaments, highlighting standout performances and memorable moments. To close the episode, they reflect on the most memorable hockey moments of 2025 and what they look forward to in covering New England hockey in 2026.

Topics

01:12 Holiday Cooking and Traditions

02:50 Holiday Tournament Recap

06:33 Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic

08:05 Flood-Marr Tournament Highlights

16:07 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights

23:58 Loomis and Kent Game Recap

25:17 Andover's Impressive Performance

27:06 Dexter Tournament Highlights

29:12 Rivers and New Hampton Analysis

29:43 Deerfield and New Hampton Insights

33:17 Governors' Promising Season

34:13 St. Mark's Dominance

36:16 Milton's Close Matches

37:19 Condolences to King Philip Community

38:54 Year-End Reflections and Overtime

Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly focus on the holiday hockey tournaments and the latest prep girls rankings. They discuss the excitement around holiday tournaments, with Evan expressing his frustration with technical issues but highlighting his anticipation for the holiday season. They delve deep into prep girls hockey rankings, with a new No. 1 team, Williston Northampton, and examine the performances of top teams and standout players. The episode also covers predictions and key matchups for upcoming tournaments. On the boys side, they discuss the Groton Lawrence tournament and the Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic. They conclude with highlights from boys and girls MIAA hockey and some engaging “Overtime” questions.

Topics 00:56 Holiday Tournament Excitement 02:06 Prep Girls Rankings Overview 02:18 Williston Northampton Takes the Top Spot 03:13 Nobles' Dominance and Key Players 04:09 Tabor's Impressive Performance 05:19 Dexter and Cushing Highlights 06:13 St. Paul's and Other Top Teams 07:07 Preview of Upcoming Tournaments 08:46 Harrington Tournament Highlights 10:54 Watkins Tournament Preview 13:28 Dexter Holiday Tournament 16:03 Boys Prep Tournaments Overview 16:10 Groton Lawrence Tournament 19:14 Avon Old Farms Christmas Classic 22:45 NHL Draft Prospects to Watch 23:04 Deerfield's Rebound Weekend 23:31 Local Teams: Nobles and Milton 23:49 Andover's Close Games 26:13 Top 10 Prep Teams Update 27:42 Boys MIAA Highlights 31:11 Girls MIAA Highlights 33:13 Overtime: Holiday Edition 42:33 Wrapping Up and Holiday Wishes

Evan Marinofsky and Pat Donnelly explore the early weeks of New England's high school hockey season. They discuss the current state of both girls and boys prep hockey, highlighting key games and standout performances. On the girls side, they cover the exciting changes in the rankings, with detailed breakdowns of significant matches such as Nobles vs. Loomis Chaffee. On the boys side, the discussion includes surprising results including Kimball Union rising to the top and a thrilling game between Dexter Southfield and Kent. The episode also touches on the challenges teams are facing early in the season and the impact of young talent on the ice. Evan and Pat offer insights into the evolving rankings, standout players, and what to expect as the season progresses.

Topics

01:06 Exploring New Prep Schools

01:45 Girls Prep Hockey Highlights

02:42 Loomis vs. Nobles Game Recap

05:26 Top Performers and Rankings

07:28 Cushing and Dexter Southfield Updates

11:06 Exeter and Governor's Game Analysis

15:17 Thayer and Milton Game Insights

17:30 Standout Performances of the Week

19:18 Boys Prep Hockey Rankings

23:49 The Importance of Early Season Challenges

24:57 Twitter Reactions to the Brawl

26:06 Caiden Pellegrino's Impressive Start

28:11 Notable Performances and Rankings

28:53 Opening Night Surprises

34:06 Belmont Hill's Young Talent

39:37 Prep Hockey Season Overview